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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty. Jonny May is backing Steve Borthwick to crack the code...

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Test centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...

Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points.   The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...

Stats review - the figures behind the losing semi-finalists

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina's dream of reaching their first Rugby World Cup was ended by free-flowing New Zealand while England's kicking game served them brilliantly against South Africa until scrum penalties took their...

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...

Rugby World Cup semi-final review: All Blacks and Springboks set up record-breaking finale

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Records will tumble at Stade de France, when two triple champions, New Zealand and South Africa, face one another for the Webb Ellis Cup. The Springboks have never lost a final, and are looking to become...

RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...

Argentina vs New Zealand Top Performers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand proved to have too much fire power for Argentina and completly dominated the first Rugby World Cup Semi-Final. Despite their being many stand out players, here are 5 players who played...